1. January 26, 2015 CDBG Small Cities

2. What is Triggered under HUD Regulations? HUD Projects costing less than $25,000 When a contract specifies lead remediation

3. What is Triggered under HUD Regulations? HUD Projects costing less than $25,000 When a contract specifies lead remediation Lead Safe Work Practices

4. Scenario 1: A project costs $22,000 There are 3 children ages 9, 4 and 1 in residence The property has not been tested for lead paint Many areas at the property have defective paint What are your next steps?

5. Answer: Testing of the painted surfaces for lead are not required since the funding is less than $25,000 All defective surfaces are presumed lead-based paint All defective surfaces must be remediated by a certified EPA RRP firm The RRP firm must employee workers/supervisor who have completed a HUD approved lead-safe work practice course At the completion of the job, a DPH licensed lead consultant contractor must complete clearance dust wipes

6. Sample RRP Certificate

7. HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule (LSHR) is found at 24 CFR Part 35, Subparts B through M Generally applies to work performed in target housing units receiving: HUD housing assistance Rehabilitation assistance Acquisition assistance Under the LSHR, the program participant (person accepting funding) becomes responsible for compliance with federal laws

8. HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule Renovation firms must be a certified EPA RRP firm All workers and supervisors must complete a HUD approved lead-safe work practice course The EPA RRP certified renovator course is an acceptable lead-safe work practice course Renovators must hand out “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” brochure Renovators should hand out “Renovate Right” brochure Clearance dust wipes must be completed at the end of a job where children reside by a DPH licensed lead consultant contractor

9. Protect Your Family brochureEPA Renovate Right brochure

13. What is Required?

14. What do the HUD/DPH Requirements Trigger? DPH Child under the age of 6 in residence Blood lead level of 20µg/dL or two venous blood lead levels 15-19µg/dL taken three months apart Defective lead-based paint has been identified (a local code enforcement official or a CT licensed lead professional) Other child occupied units in the same dwelling with identified defective lead-based paint HUD Projects costing more than $25,000 When a contract specifies lead abatement

15. What do the HUD/DPH Requirements Trigger? DPH Child under the age of 6 in residence Blood lead level of 20µg/dL or two venous blood lead levels 15-19µg/dL taken three months apart Defective lead-based paint has been identified (a local code enforcement official or a CT licensed lead professional) Other child occupied units in the same dwelling with identified defective lead-based paint HUD Projects costing more than $25,000 When a contract specifies lead abatement Lead Abatement

16. Scenario 2: A project costs $39,000 There are 2 children ages 7 and 2 in residence The defective paint has been tested for lead and is positive What are your next steps?

17. Answer: Because a child <6 years of age resides at the property and there is defective lead paint, a comprehensive lead inspection is required The comprehensive lead inspection will identify all lead painted surfaces and lead contaminated dust, water, and soil All defective and chewable leaded surfaces must be abated All intact leaded surfaces must be placed on a management plan At the completion of the job, a DPH licensed lead consultant contractor must complete clearance dust wipes

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